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RE: [RC] Hey nutrition gurus - question on oats - Susan E. Garlinghouse, D.V.M.Oats are considered a "soft" grain, so there's no increase in feed efficiency by feeding it steamed, crimped rolled or otherwise processed. In addition, oat grains are a nice little packet of nutrients as long as the outer layer isn't disrupted by being processed. Once they are, then whatever nutrients they contain that are susceptible to air start to oxidize. Over time, a significant portion of the nutrient potential is lost---the minerals will still be intact, as well as starch and protein for the most part. Fat soluble vitamins oxidize out pretty quickly. Those don't comprise a tremendous component of oats, but it's about 3-4%, so might as well try to preserve whatever nutrients you've already paid for. My vote is always whole 'heavy' oats---cleaned (ie, dehulled), but not otherwise processed. Good stuff. JMO. Susan Garlinghouse, DVM -----Original Message----- From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Kristi Schaaf Sent: Friday, March 17, 2006 8:39 AM To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [RC] Hey nutrition gurus - question on oats I've been feeding steamed rolled oats (along with beet pulp and BOSS). It's time to head to the feed store today, and I'm wondering if I should try a different type of oat instead. Whole? Crimped? Rolled? Or stick with the steamed/rolled? Pros and cons to each? Kristi iluvdez at yahoo dot com Life's a journey, so enjoy the ride (and try not to fall off) __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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